This volume presents new perspectives on the history of higher education for women in the United States. By introducing new voices and viewpoints into the liter

The role of women in higher education, as in many other settings, has undergone dramatic changes during the past two decades. This significant period of progres

While powerful gender inequalities remain in American society, women have made substantial gains and now largely surpass men in one crucial arena: education. Wo

Women and Leadership in Higher Education is the first volume in a new series of books (Women and Leadership: Research, Theory, and Practice) that will be publis

Women's status in higher education: background and significance. Guiding assumptions and questions ; Historical context ; Legislative and policy initiatives ; W